Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2011
Publication Title
Family and Consumer Science Research Journal
Volume
40
Issue
1
First Page
45
Last Page
57
ISSN
1552-3934
DOI
10.1111/j.1552-3934.2011.02087.x
Keywords
couple rituals, unmarried relationships, relational behaviors
Abstract
This study provides an understanding of rituals enacted in unmarried couple relationships. One hundred and twenty-nine individuals involved in unmarried relationships reported on their rituals in an online, open-ended questionnaire. A typology of 16 ritual types was developed, 12 of which have been shown to be common in marital relationships. Four new ritual categories, unique to unmarried relationships, emerged from the data: Gift-giving, helping each other/being supportive, future planning/daydreaming about the future, and family involvement. Implications for future research on couple rituals conclude the study.
Recommended Citation
Campbell, Kelly; Silva, Luciana; and Wright, David W., "Rituals in unmarried couple relationships: An exploratory study" (2011). Psychology Faculty Publications. 6.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/psychology-publications/6
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Other Psychology Commons, Other Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons, Social Psychology Commons
Comments
This is the peer-reviewed version of the following article: Campbell, K., Silva, L., & Wright, D. W. (2011). Rituals in unmarried couple relationships: An exploratory study. Family and Consumer Science Research Journal, 40 (1), 45-57, which has been published in final form at https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1552-3934.2011.02087.x This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for self-archiving.